WHO can apply: Current students enrolled in UMB and UMBC graduate and professional programs.

WHO we serve: Students in UMB’s seven schools. 

WHAT we do: UMB Writing Center Fellows perform a variety of virtual and in-person educational assistance, primarily through one-on-one peer consultations. Most of our clients ask for feedback on their course assignments, but we also focus on theses, dissertations, CVs, cover letters, publications, grants, etc.

HOW we work: We offer face-to-face sessions and online sessions, using video/audio and email. Fellows will consult in-person in the Writing Center located in the SMC Campus Center. Options for remote sessions are possible on a case-by-case basis.

WHEN we work: Regular hours for the Writing Center are Monday-Friday, 10AM-5PM. Evening (5-8pm) and weekend (Saturday 11-4pm) hours are available but limited. The Center is open mostly in the fall and spring semesters, with limited hours during January and over the summer. Most fellows work 6-8 hours/week. Fellows can work as little as 3 hours a week and up to 15 hours a week, depending on need and availability.  

• We ask fellows to commit to working for us for at least one full academic year. 
• Required professional development sessions may take place on weekends.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Under the supervision and direction of the Writing Center Director and Associate Director, UMB Writing Center Fellows perform the following duties:

1. In every consultation, apply research-based strategies for centering linguistically and culturally diverse writing practices as academic and social norms. 
   
   
2. Provide individual feedback to Writing Center clients during 45-minute consultations in the Writing Center and online.
   
   
3. Learn and apply the approaches presented in the annual Writing Center professional development programs. Complete all assignments for training during paid hours.
    
4. First-year fellows only: Participate actively in and complete the Baltimore Writing Center Project (BWCP) throughout the first year of employment.
   
   
5. Attend staff meetings to collaborate on adjustments and improvements to writing center practice.
   
   
6. Develop digital and non-digital writing resources for use by clients and fellows.
   
   
7. Participate in collaborative efforts to develop and deliver writing-related conference presentations, workshops, peer review sessions for academic courses, campus outreach initiatives, and other community- and public-facing services. 
   
   
8. Complete other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
  
  
• Meaningful experience with academic and scientific writing in undergraduate career and beyond.
  
  
• Good faith commitment to attend all professional development programs throughout the year, and willingness to continually learn, reflect on, and apply new theory and practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a peer tutor, ideally in a writing center.
  
  
• Previous teaching experience, ideally with adult learners.
  
  
• Previous community- and identity-focused coursework or organizing. 
  
  
• Background in science writing and/or writing for interdisciplinary fields and audiences.

FELLOWSHIP AWARD

Writing Center fellows receive a stipend each fall and spring semester that is based on their schedule. The fellowship payment is calculated on the basis of $17 per hour of duties completed. Fellows must check with their institution’s financial aid office to determine any necessary changes to their financial aid award. Fellows need to be aware that the funds for their awards will be used up to pay any outstanding bills for tuition. 

The award will be applied to fellows’ financial aid accounts at UMB in December (fall semester) and April (spring semester).. The award will be distributed in the form of either a refund or a reduction of loans. This distribution method is determined by UMB’s Office of Student Financial Assistance. The Writing Center has no role or influence over the distribution method of this award. The award is not automatically renewable.  

1. Fill out the application below.

2. Check your email for an invitation to interview with current Writing Center fellows and leadership.

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